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Tsum Valley Trek

The long-forbidden Tsum Valley was opened to visitors in 2008 and is sometimes combined with the Manaslu Circuit Trek. It is located in the trans-Himalayan region of Gorkha. The ‘Hidden Valley’ is a sacred destination for Himalayan pilgrims, due to its isolation and inaccessibility. It is surrounded by the Baudha Himal and Himalchuli to the west, Ganesh Himal to the south and to the north by Shringi Himal. The valley is linked to Tibet by various mountain passes, including the Ngula Dhojyang (5093m) to the east and the Yamro (5326m) to the north.

Below the majestic peaks of Ganesh, Shringi and Baudha, this serene valley is rich in ancient art, culture and religion. The historic remains of the kingdom of Tsum are still visible today. Trails are strewn with mani walls and an astonishing number of stone chortens. The mani wall stones are carved with deities and prayers. Mostly of Tibetan origin, the native people who inhabit this quiet fertile valley speak their own dialect. The word ‘Tsum’ comes from the Tibetan and means ‘bright’. Indeed, the natural beauty of the valley and its inviolate Buddhist culture make this trek one to remember. Places like Rachen Gompa, Mu Gompa and Dhephyudonma Nunnery are every bit as enticing as other well-known Buddhist retreats. The famous Tibetan poet hermit, Milarepa, stayed in a cave in the valley.

The trek starts Arughat in Gorkha district, which is easily accessible by bus from Kathmandu. Yatra Himalaya can organise a number of treks in the Tsum Valley, depending on the interest of the particular visitor.

Day 1 :

<p>Option 1</p><p>Day 01: Arrival and transfer to the hotel</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 02: Day free and prepare for the administrative gears</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 03: Kathmandu- Gyampesal-Deurali : About 7-8hrs of drive, O/N camp at 1550m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 04: Deurali –Thutneri: About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N camp or lodge at 1750m.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 05: Thutneri-Lek Khaka : About 6-7hrs of walk, O/N camp or lodge at 2300m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 06: Lek Kharka-Col du Dharche (2900m)-Laprak : About 6-7hrs of walk, O/N camp or lodge at 2100m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 07: Laprak-Singla : About 4-5hrs of walk, O/N camp or lodge at 2100m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 08: Singla–Khorla Bensi: About 6-7hrs of walk, O/N camp or lodge at 1090m 960m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 09: Khorla Bensi -Jagat About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N camp or lodge at 1090m 1350m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 10: Jagat-Lokpa : About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N camp or lodge at 1090m 2240</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 11: Lokpa-Renjam: About 6-7hrs of walk, O/N camp or lodge at 1090m 2360m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 12: Renjam-Lamagaun: About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N camp or lodge at 1090m 3010m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 13: Lama gaun-Mu Gumba : About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N camp or lodge at 1090m 3850m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 14: Mu Gumba-Rajen Gumba : About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N camp or lodge at 1090m 3500</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 15: Rajen Gumba-Chumling : About 6-7hrs of walk, O/N camp or lodge at 1090m 2650m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 16: Chumling-Philim: About 6-7hrs of walk, O/N camp or lodge at 1090m 1550 mètres.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 17: Philim-Khorlabensi : About 6-7hrs of walk, O/N camp or lodge at 1090m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 18: Khorla Bensi-Liding : About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N camp at 910m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 19: Liding-Arughat : About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N camp at 750m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 20: Arughat-Katmandou : About 6-7hrs of drive, O/N at hotel l'hôtel</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 21: Day free</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 22: Departure international</p><p></p><p></p><p>Option 2</p><p>Day 01: Arrival and transfer to the hotel</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 02: Day free and prepare for the administrative gears</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 03: Kathmandu-Duteni-Baluwa: About 7-8hrs of drive, O/N Camp at 850m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 04: Baluwa–Barpak: About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 2100m...</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 05: Barpak -Laprak: About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 2100m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 06: Laprak–Khorla Bensi: About 6-7hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 960m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 07: Khorla Bensi -Jagat: About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 1350m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 08: Jagat-Lokpa : About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 2240</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 09: Lokpa-Chumling: About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 2360m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 10: Chumling-Chhokanparo: About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 3010m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 11: Chhokanparo-Nile: About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 3361m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 12: Nile-Mu Gompa: About 4-5hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 3700m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 13: Mu Gompa-Rajen Gompa: About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 3240m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 14: Rajen Gompa-Rainjam: About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 2440m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 15: Raijam-Nyak Bensi: About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 1700m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 16: Nyak Bensi-Gap: About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 2350m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 17: Gap-Lho : About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 2910m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 18: Lho-Sama Gaun : About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 3400m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 19: Sama Gaun : Day excursion to Pungen glacier and Birendra lake</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 20: Sama Gaun-Samdo : About 4-5hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 3800m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 21: Samdo-Dharma Shala : About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 4200m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 22: Dharma Shala-Col du Larkey 5300m-Bhimtang : About 7-8hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 3800m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 23: Bhimtang-Tilche : About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 2200m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 24: Tilche-Jagat : About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 1365m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 25: Jagat-Bulbule : About 5-6hrs of walk, O/N Camp or lodge at 900m</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 26: Bulbule-Katmandou: About 6-7hrs of drive, O/N at hotel</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 27: Day free</p><p></p><p></p><p>Day 28: Departure international</p>

Cost Include

  • Transportation as per mentioned in the program traveling by flight
  • Complete full board trekking in lodge to lodge (Tea House) (except the beverage
  • An English-speaking guide and necessary helper guides (Sherpas) (French speaking guide for necessary)
  • One porter for 2 persons
  • National Park Fee, TIMS card
  • Four night hotel in Kathmandu
  • Nepali staff insurance

Cost Exclude

  • Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu
  • Any expenses caused by reason beyond our control such as roadblock due to natural climates and accidents and unforeseen events. Etc…
  • Personal insurance (medical / repatriation of the participants)
  • Personal trekking equipment (sleeping bags etc)
  • Airport Tax and tips for trekking staff.
  • Drinking water, alcohol, hot shower for during a trekking
  • Visa fee

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Tsum Valley Trek